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Hiring a Van to Move House...

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  • Norman_Castle
    Norman_Castle Posts: 11,871 Forumite
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    High top lwb tranny sizes
    DimensionsLWB.jpg
  • David333
    David333 Posts: 743 Forumite
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    dacouch wrote: »
    Does the bed have a solid fabricy base or is it a frame with wooden slats

    It's an IKEA one, possibly more of a frame...

    I wouldn't want to go over any weight lift especially when I'm not really sure how to judge that. Filling a van as much as possible then slowly and carefully driving it over seems to be the best solution to me.

    Does anybody have any idea about that excess insurance thing on EasyVan (http://www.easyvan.com/nossl/ExcessReimbursementInsuranceTsAndCs.aspx)? Does it cover me completely?

    It seems the link might not work so here is a quotation:-

    'For complete peace of mind, our Excess Waiver Insurance provides you with total reimbursement insurance against any physical damage, fire or theft excess charges you may incur during your rental, which can be as high as £750. If you purchase our Excess Waiver Insurance you do NOT need to buy any additional excess protection insurance that the rental supplier may offer you.'
  • Jamie_Carter
    Jamie_Carter Posts: 5,282 Forumite
    Isn't there an independent hire company near you, as these tend to be cheaper than the big companies.
  • David333
    David333 Posts: 743 Forumite
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    Norman_Castle wrote: »
    High top lwb tranny sizes
    DimensionsLWB.jpg

    Perfect! Thank you! Can you confirm that the Ford Transit LWB on the EasyVan website is the same as this? There seem to be two different models, one priced at £40, one at £75 on the website, both with the same name...
  • David333
    David333 Posts: 743 Forumite
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    Jamie_Carter wrote: »
    Isn't there an independent hire company near you, as these tend to be cheaper than the big companies.

    I'm in Glasgow. There seem to be a few but all of them have high excesses. Also, I wonder if it might be better to go with a national company. I have budgeted for £100 to move so it's all within my price range so far!
  • Sgt_Pepper_2
    Sgt_Pepper_2 Posts: 3,644 Forumite
    David333 wrote: »
    I'm in Glasgow. There seem to be a few but all of them have high excesses. Also, I wonder if it might be better to go with a national company. I have budgeted for £100 to move so it's all within my price range so far!

    Don't crash it then.
  • David333
    David333 Posts: 743 Forumite
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    Sgt_Pepper wrote: »
    Don't crash it then.

    Haha, the excess cover thing means I can crash it and not pay (assuming it means what I think it means). However, I have no intention of crashing: I shall be slow and steady...
  • Sgt_Pepper_2
    Sgt_Pepper_2 Posts: 3,644 Forumite
    David333 wrote: »
    Haha, the excess cover thing means I can crash it and not pay (assuming it means what I think it means). However, I have no intention of crashing: I shall be slow and steady...

    The excess is what you have to pay if you damage it ie£500.
  • David333
    David333 Posts: 743 Forumite
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    Sgt_Pepper wrote: »
    The excess is what you have to pay if you damage it ie£500.

    Mmm...but for an extra £8 a day I can get:-

    'For complete peace of mind, our Excess Waiver Insurance provides you with total reimbursement insurance against any physical damage, fire or theft excess charges you may incur during your rental, which can be as high as £750.'

    Assuming there are no catches...
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
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    How many miles are you is the trip
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